alleryStart learning →A sand-water mixture is filtered. What stays on filter paper?
AThe sand as residue
BThe water as residue
CThe sand as filtrate
DThe water as filtrate
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The sand as residue
Insoluble sand particles are retained as the residue while water passes through the filter.
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